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Loch Tay, Scotland.

No monsters, but this tourist-free loch is the one you should visit

Loch Ness and its mythological sea monster hogs the limelight, but Scotland has about 30,000 other lochs. And it’s Loch Tay that keeps pulling me back.

  • Steve McKenna
A design render of the V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey.

London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans

London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.

  • Julietta Jameson
Seats are exceedingly narrow.

Despite decent service, this airline’s seats are just too small

The rebellion against ever-shrinking seats on planes can’t come soon enough.

  • David Whitley
At Laggan Locks, at the head of Loch Lochy, the Caledonian Canal performs its greatest trick.

On this great walk, my accommodation follows me along

The 125-kilometre Great Glen Way (GGW) is Scotland’s version of a coast-to-coast walk, following a string of lochs, connected by a 19th century canal.

  • Andrew Bain
Britain’s most spectacular road ascent is also one of its most dangerous.

Britain’s most dangerous road has become a global tourist attraction

At the foot of Bealach na Bà in the Scottish Highlands, you receive a stark warning.

  • Greg Dickinson
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The Circus and The Royal Crescent, two Bath icons.

Less than 15 minutes apart, these two UK cities are chalk and cheese

Bath and Bristol couldn’t be more different, but they complement each other delightfully. It’s a no-brainer to visit both.

  • Steve McKenna

Heading to the UK? Here’s how to avoid going through Heathrow

For most Australians, Heathrow Airport is their first and not always most beloved introduction to the UK. But it doesn’t have to be.

  • David Whitley
The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Port guide: Greenwich (London), UK

Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights, open spaces and far fewer crowds.

  • Brian Johnston
London v New York: which city is better?

I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each, I’m ready to name which is the best.

  • Libby Ryan
Greenwich College and the landscape of Greenwich Park.

London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins

Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

  • David Whitley

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